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Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration: A Guide to Understanding Conflict in the Academy

James L. BEss, Jay R. Dee. Bridging the Divide between Faculty and Administration: A Guide to Understanding Conflict in the Academy. Routledge. 2014. Pages: 186

As institutions have struggled to adapt to intensifying pressures for efficiency and accountability, conflicts between faculty and administration have also intesified in recent years. Analysing common sources of conflict and challenges on campus that impede attempts to address these conflicts, this book provides a theory-driven and research-based approach for authentic discourse between faculty and administration. This important resource presents a wealth of strategies for improving communication in colleges and universities, ultimately enhancing organizational effectiveness and institutional performance.

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